Marist Brothers East Asia Vocations

10/05/2026

✨💙 MARIST VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEK 2026 | DAY 5 FINALE 💙✨

From meaningful recollections, inspiring workshops, joyful socialization nights, and unforgettable brotherhood moments, the Marist Vocation Discernment Week 2026 officially came to a beautiful conclusion with grateful hearts and renewed spirits. 🙏✨

Held at the Marist Brothers Formation House, Fourviere community General Santos City, the entire week became a journey of prayer, self-discovery, faith, and discernment. Every session, reflection, and shared experience helped the workshopers encounter the Marist spirit of simplicity, humility, service, and family spirit. 💙

The final day was filled with energy, fun, and heartfelt moments through the workshops, community activities, and fellowship that strengthened the bond among all participants. The week officially concluded with a memorable photo opportunity together with the whole team in front of the Marist Brothers East Asia Province Center, capturing not only smiles, but also the friendships, memories, and vocation journeys formed throughout this meaningful week. 📸✨

As this chapter closes, may the seeds planted during this discernment journey continue to grow in the hearts of every workshoper.

✨ “God’s call is discovered in prayer, strengthened in community, and lived through service.”

10/05/2026

🌧️✨ DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS | Marist Vocation Discernment Week 2026 ✨🌧️
📅 May 7, 2026 | Thursday

Rainy mornings, reflective hearts, and joyful nights — Day 4 was truly a memorable encounter of faith, brotherhood, and vocation. 🙏💙

Despite the heavy rain showers, the spirit of the Marist community remained alive and strong as the workshopers gathered for a meaningful Recollection led by Br. Rustico Lumbo, FMS, speaker and workshop chairperson of the Marist Brothers Discernment Week Workshop 2026. Through prayer, silence, reflection, and sharing, each participant was invited to pause, listen, and rediscover God’s gentle call in their lives. ✨

As the evening unfolded, the community came alive with laughter, energy, and unforgettable moments during the much-awaited Socialization Night! 🎉 From exciting games and fun performances to meaningful interactions and getting-to-know-each-other moments, the night became a beautiful celebration of friendship, unity, and Marist brotherhood. 🤝💫

Indeed, this journey reminds us that vocation is not only about prayer and discernment, it is also about building connections, sharing joy, and growing together as one family in Christ. 💙

✨ “God speaks not only in silence, but also in the joy of community.”

07/05/2026

📍 DAY 3 | Marist Vocation Discernment Week 2026
May 6 | Wednesday

Another meaningful day unfolds as our workshopers continue their journey of discernment, formation, and brotherhood. 🙏✨

Day 3 became a beautiful encounter of learning and experience as participants explored the different ministries of the Marist Brothers and gained deeper understanding about the stages of formation and the path toward religious life.

The visit to the Marcellin Foundation Inc. also opened hearts and minds to the Marist mission of service, compassion, and love for those in need living out the spirit of St. Marcellin Champagnat through concrete action. 💙

Beyond the sessions and reflections, the day ended with gratitude and joyful fraternity as the community gathered to celebrate the 20th birthday of Kurt Leenard Bautista, a 2nd Year Marist Brother Aspirant. 🎉🎂

Indeed, vocation is not only about discovering one’s calling, but also about building a life centered on prayer, service, community, and joy.

✨ “To know Christ and make Him known.”

05/05/2026

📍 DAY 2 | Marist Vocation Discernment Week 2026
May 5 | Tuesday

From the stillness of the early morning to the quiet of the night, Day 2 unfolds as a journey of prayer, reflection, and self-discovery. 🌅🙏

Today, our participants dive deeper into the heart of the Marist life, exploring the rich history and mission of the Marist Brothers, embracing the beauty of prayer and spirituality, and courageously understanding their own motivations and calling.

Balanced with moments of service, manual work, sports, and silence, this day reminds us that vocation is not only heard in words, but discovered in action, community, and prayer.

✨ “Know yourself, deepen your faith, and listen closely, God is calling.”

04/05/2026

⚡ MARIST VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEK 2026 ⚡
DAY 1 | MAY 4 (MONDAY)
✨ Early rise. Quiet prayer. A day centered on God. 🙏
📌 From Meditation, Holy Mass, and Morning Prayer to engaging sessions on Goals, Activities, and Vocation Discernment, participants were guided to listen more deeply to their calling.
💬 Inspiring stories from Br. Lloyd and Br. Rustico
🤝 Moments of service and community
🏀 Sports, brotherhood, and joy
📝 Personal reflection: “My Vocation Story”

📌A day to ask: “Where is God calling me?”

📣 Be a Marist Brother.

02/05/2026

At nakita din...buti mas matangkad si bro kesa sa mga madre.🤭😁

02/05/2026

30/04/2026

Brothers in the 29th DVP National Convention

From left to right:
Br. Anthony (Alexian Brother)
Br. Lloyd (Marist Brother)
Br. Erwin (Sacred Heart Brother)
Br. Israel (La Mennais Brother)

30/04/2026

CO-DISCERNERS OF VOCATION 🤝

"We do not direct vocation, we only co-discern... Let our work remain challenging. Because when it is challenging, we continue to learn."

With these words, Most Rev. Roberto O. Gaa, D.D., Bishop of Novaliches and CBCP-ECV President, concluded our 29th DVP National Convention during his homily at the Closing Mass.

He challenged every vocation promoter to review our very understanding of discernment. A vocation, he reminded us, is not based on fleeting feelings of happiness, but on the unchangeable reality that God has called.

Our role as co-discerners, therefore, is not to give answers, but to become a clear and unbiased echo. We are called to listen so deeply with the candidates that we help them listen to themselves, and ultimately, to hear the voice of God—unhindered and unhampered.

What a profound and beautiful mission to be sent forth with: to be, above all, masters of sacred listening! 😍

30/04/2026

A huge congratulations to Fr. Nathaniel G. Gentizon of the Archdiocese of Jaro on his election as the new National Coordinator of the Directors of Vocations in the Philippines!

Mga , we witnessed his heart for service and his spirit of "presence" firsthand as he led the preparations for this unforgettable convention in Jaro. Now, we are blessed to have his leadership for our entire national family of vocation promoters.

Congratulations, Fr. Nat! We are praying for you as you begin this new chapter of your mission!

30/04/2026

A new chapter begins! Meet the new National Officers of the Directors of Vocations in the Philippines (DVP)! 🐟

During our 29th DVP National Convention held in the Archdiocese of Jaro (April 27-30, 2026), our delegates prayerfully discerned and elected the new leaders who will guide our shared mission. They officially took their oath of office during our Closing Mass.

Let us welcome and pray for our new leaders:

Rev. Fr. Nathaniel G. Gentizon
National Coordinator

Rev. Fr. Ivan Joseph F. Feniquito
Assistant National Coordinator & Coordinator for Diocesan Vocations Directors

Rev. Fr. Ferderiz B. Cantiller, C.Ss.R.
Finance Officer

Sr. Regina M. Ramos, O.P.
Auditor

Rev. Fr. Nonito D. Gallego, S.V.D.
National Coordinator for Religious Men

Sr. Mari Jonna B. Rosales, S.P.C.
National Coordinator for Religious Women

Ms. Pamela T. Abecia
National Coordinator for Lay Vocation Animators

We offer them our heartfelt congratulations and assure them of our prayers and collaboration! May the Holy Spirit guide them as they lead us in our journey of being "Called in Communion" and "Sent in Mission!"